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Volume XLVIII Issue 4
November 21, 2013
Christopher Nixon Cox talks China, politics, and foreign relationships Chloe Rodriguez Sarah Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief Copy Editor
On Thursday, Nov. 7, the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication kicked off its Fall 2013 Fry Lecture series with Christopher Nixon Cox, grandson of former President Richard Nixon. Cox addressed the campus on “The 40th Anniversary of President Nixon’s Trip to China – Moving Forward.” In May 2013, he and his wife, Andrea, retraced the path of his grandfather’s historic 1972 trip to China. In a press conference held by PolitcsFitzU, Cox stated that he and his grandfather, President Richard Nixon, talked a lot about politics ever since he was very little. From then on, his interest in politics began to grow, and one of his last memories of his grandfather before his passing in 1994 was their discussion on the political races they would win. Inspired by his grandfather’s record on foreign policy, Cox ran for Congress in New York’s first congressional district back in 2010, only to finish third in the Republican primary. “I thought that there needed to be a new generation in leadership
Photos by Sarah Rodriguez to work across party lines,” said Cox. This firm belief is also the same advice he would give to the current administration in office. Just last month, the government was shut down due to the failure to enact funds for the fiscal year of 2014. This all stemmed from the tenacious division between the Republican and Democratic parties. Cox believes that if there was more civility in the government, then more would be accomplished.
His grandfather presumed the same notion, which is why he went on a trip to the People’s Republic of China in 1972 to take a step in formally establishing good relations between the United States and China. It was the first time a United States President visited the PRC, and ended the 25-year separation between the two rival countries. The couple was amazed by the country and felt very fortunate to be able to retrace Nixon’s steps.
Cox claimed that China is seen as a rising superpower of today, but the past has proved that China has been a world power before. Today’s power is just in a different caliber with technology and other developments. Cox also urged that Americans, should not fear China. The strides that the Chinese are making today, such as getting a large percent of peasants out of poverty and into the middle class, are signs of extreme
progress that must be shared. The only way to confront this fear and ease the minds of working America is to talk to Chinese officials. Cox said diplomacy would go a long way with the current Chinese administration. Current Chinese president Xi Jinping is extending invitations to all heads of state to come to China and see for themselves what progress has been made and how China is open to foreign relationships. Cox asked his wife, Andrea Catsimatidis, to join him on stage and share what she liked about the trip to China. Catsimatidis said that the American Dream is mirrored in China. “The China Dream” is one of the recent progressions in the country that has not been seen before. Cataimaidis felt that the country was buzzing with life and progress. The Fry Lecture series will continue with Rita Cosby, special correspondent for CBS’s syndicated TV news magazine, Inside Edition, on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. in Spagnuolo Hall.
GSA club welcomes award-winning LGBT speaker Lacey Allain Senior Reporter The Gay Straight Alliance Club (GSA) welcomed Robyn Ochs, an equality speaker, to campus on Friday, Nov. 8. Ochs is an award-winning national speaker who has been published in multiple anthologies pertaining to sexual identity, multiculturalism, and women’s studies. The main goal of GSA in welcoming Ochs to campus was to “…raise awareness about LGBT issues and to show the campus that no members of the community should ever be excluded,” said Ashley Bishop, president of GSA. According to Bishop, the GayStraight Alliance is “a club focused on creating a safe atmosphere for every person, no matter their gender or sexual identity.” Popular cultural topics such as bullying, discrimination, identity conflicts, and lesbian/ bisexual/gay/transgender (LGBT) issues are discussed during the meetings of this group. Bishop said, “over-
all, we aim to make our GSA into a family, welcoming straight and gay people alike.” GSA invited Ochs to speak on campus to raise issues such as homophobia, heterosexism, and
labeling. “If I pass for anything other than what I am, does it make me feel any safer?,” Ochs asked in her first session, “Beyond Binaries: Identity and
Sexuality.” This discussion aimed to “explore the landscape of sexual orientation.” During this session, Ochs raised important points about bisexuality. Identifying as bisexual herself, Ochs provided personal insight, including the “double discrimination” bisexuals often experience coming from the gay and straight communities alike. Labeling was another topic Ochs brought to the table, discussing the strategic use of sexual labels to identify socially, and also the deliberate choice to avoid labels completely. “Everyone feels the pressure of other people’s definitions…every one of us must make sense of our own experiences and assign them meaning,” she said. Ochs’ second session, “Challenging Heterosexism,” focused on “unlearning negative messages and misinformation” regarding bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender members of the community. She encouraged all during this workshop to “become al-
Dean McKeever promises seniors will graduate u see page 2
Women’s Rugby hopes for another successful season u see page 4
See who is the ALANA leader of the month u see page 6
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lies” to those struggling with sexual identity, as well as those who identify differently. “Some of us are monogamous, some of us are promiscuous, some of us are polygamous, some of us are celibate. Just like everyone else,” Ochs said regarding equality. A final word from Ochs came from her co-authored book, Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World. “Perhaps the most important way to learn is to listen to the voices of others as they grapple with their own understanding of sexual attraction, romance, relationships, love, desire,” said Ochs. Bishop hopes that through upcoming events like this one, GSA will be able to create a better community environment and send a message to prospective students that GSA will include everyone. “We try to view every member of campus as a friend we have not met yet, and want to extend an invitation to join our family to anyone who is interested,” said Bishop.
Justin Timberlake gives flirty performance at XL Center u see page 8
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Students give back in the heart of Texas Michael Black News Editor
For the past 16 years, students at Franklin Pierce have been given the opportunity to use their spring break as a time to volunteer and help others around the country. This chance to help others comes from the Alternative Spring Break program at Franklin Pierce. For this year’s trip, the student volunteers will be donating time in Cajun country in Beaumont, Texas; which lies on the border of Texas and Louisiana. The students will fly into Louisiana early on March 16, where they will be given a day to explore the area and be a tourist in New Orleans. The advising staff is still working on determining a location to stay for this overnight. From New Orleans, the group will be traveling through Texas until they reach the actual habitat site. David Schwartz, a senior trip leader who has attended the last three alternate spring breaks, said, “Once at the site we plan to be working on low-income housing units, either painting, building, or even cleaning.”
The number of applicants attending this year’s trip has not yet been decided. According to Schwartz, this year, over 35 students submitted an application. According to trip advisor Scott Ansevin-Allen, who began the pilot program of Alternative Spring Break his second year at Pierce, this is the largest group of applicants in program history. “This year has the potential to be the largest group in the 16 years that I have been running the program,” said Allen. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, student team leaders Brad Arena and David Schwartz and faculty advisors will conduct interviews of the potential applicants. The interview process will run from 6:45 p.m. and will operate for ten-minute blocks until 11:00 at night. Each applicant will be accepted based upon his/her overall flexibility and the ability to live communally; “they have to be open and passionate about learning about other cultures,” said Ansevin-Allen. In the past, the number of participants has typically averaged around eight to twelve students. Before this year’s high numbers, the highest participation rate was at 18 when the group
travelled to Mississippi in 2004 to help with Hurricane Katrina relief. Along with the students being interviewed and Ansevin-Allen, Director of Judicial Affairs Bill Sweet and a third yet to be decided advisor will be attending. Sweet has attended program’s trips since 2005. “Alternative Spring Break is something I would recommend for everyone to try and do. It is exciting fun while you’re making a difference in someone’s life. We also get to see places we would probably never imagine visiting,” said Schwartz. The price for this year’s trip will be $400 per person, and this cost includes transportation, communal meals, and housing at the facility. The budget fluctuates from year to year based on travel and meal expenses. Alternative Spring Break is nationally run by the Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge, which hosts different groups over a five-week span. The Habitat sends out bids to different colleges and universities around the United States, giving higher numbers to institutions that have Habitat chapters on its campuses. Occasionally, plans
have to be changed around completely due to the bidding process, which is how colleges choose its site. According to Ansevin-Allen, this year’s group was originally planning to go to the Carolinas to volunteer their time, but the bid was lost to various Southern schools with higher bid counts. While at these sites, it falls on the responsibility of the site to provide housing and access to a kitchen and shower facilities. In the past, students have stayed above different businesses or locations while on site, and this year the group may stay in a church nearby. While on the trip, the group has arranged for two minivans to cover transportation concerns. From Thursday until Sunday, the group will be focused on the building and different assistance plans, and then it will fly out of Houston in the late afternoon into Boston on the final day. “I always like watching students experience a new regional culture. They experience so much together while on the trip that they often create a strong bond with one another,” said Ansevin-Allen. Based on the high level of interest
for this upcoming trip, trip leaders and advisors are looking into having another trip in May. The current plan for this May trip is to go to South Dakota, to the Pine Ridge Sioux Reservation, for a cultural emersion/service trip. The reservation is near the Nebraska border in the Badlands area. The county that the reservation sits on is the poorest county in all of the United States, with the only place poorer in this hemisphere being Haiti. While on the reservation, during the day the group will work on building bunkbeds and other furniture, minor home repairs, and then during the night will go on trips around the reservation to learn more of the culture not typically seen. The Alternative Spring Break program on campus has offered a May trip in the past, but has encountered problems due to it being so close to the end of the school year and people losing connection. Applications are due Monday Nov. 25 to the info desk. Ansevin-Allen said, “I hope it goes off, it has the potential to change lives.”
Evaluation outlines challenges and opportunities for Franklin Pierce Michael Black News Editor From Oct. 27-29, 2013, Franklin Pierce hosted a NEASC site visit team for a comprehensive evaluation of various issues and challenges facing the University. NEASC is the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, responsible for providing educational accreditation for each level of education in the six-state New England region. This academic year marks five years since the last NEASC comprehensive evaluation of the university. Prior to the visit, the NEASC team reviewed the university’s FifthYear Interim Report, which was submitted this year by Provost Kim Mooney and Assistant Dean Karen Brown with guidance from members of the Fifth-Year Report Steering
committee who consulted with senior staff, faculty and staff. In 2008, NEASC had continued accreditation of the University through the 2018 academic year. However, the 2008 NEASC site team identified issues related to leadership transitions, enrollment declines, and various financial challenges. NEASC followed up by visiting the campus again on March 28, 2010, to check up on overall institutional effectiveness. This 2013 visit was in response to the institution’s Fifth-Year Interim Exit Report. NEASC has identified 11 standards necessary for accreditation and crucial to ensure the long-term success of any institution. Along with the standards, the October NEASC site team focused not only on the 11 standards, but also on specific focus areas. Each of
the areas highlighted in the exit report include plans for the future to address these different areas of concern and possible solutions that may be appropriate. “While the individual areas are important, the meshing of the eleven standards is the biggest takeaway,” said Brown. The visiting NEASC team was led by Neil Salonen, President of the University of Bridgeport. The team is not directly from NEASC, but from different NEASC member institutions, and the members were chosen based on their institution’s similarities to Franklin Pierce. The visiting members were chosen in such a manner that each would be able to provide assistance and advice to the university administration. Dean Kerry McKeever said, “I think it went very well, I think that we were very open and honest.”
Dr. Salonen delivered a preliminary report on the team’s findings to the campus on Thursday, Oct. 29. Salonen said that some of the areas the team focused on include, “Enhancing overall financial stability, stabilizing enrollment rates, and the assurance on the quality of programs on campus.” Salonen said, “As a general comment, we are extraordinarily happy to report that we found no surprises.” This exit report was led by Salonen and outlined the different focus areas in the interim report, and provided the findings from the team on each of the 11 standards. “It’s going to require serious decisions, and sometimes they will be the ones not that you want to make, but the ones you have to make. You are facing some serious challenges and I think you know that,” said Salonen. Salonen’s team will compile a re-
port that will be released within the next four weeks. If there are any factual inaccuracies in the report, the University is allowed to submit an institutional response within one week after the release of the official report to state that it believes the data to be incorrect and requires further review. Both the Fifth-Year Interim Report and the NEASC exit video report can be found on the office of the Provost page on Eraven.
Fiction writer Micah Hicks reads folklore tales Tom Dynan Arrow Staff On Oct. 24, author Micah Hicks came to Franklin Pierce’s Alumni Lounge in Peterson Hall to read three short stories from his newest book, “Electricity & Other Dreams.” Inspiration for his descriptive work came from growing up in
southwestern Arkansas. Other inspirations include multiple types of folklore and magic realism. Hicks said he tries to make everything in life into a story. Hicks feels that he is so descriptive in his writing because he describes an object’s exterior as opposed to feelings. “There are tricks I have, like cataloging, which is making
a list of everything a person might have in their pockets. It just tells you more about the person than me saying someone is poor,” said Hicks. “I can show that with the clothes they wear or how they look.” When asked about some of the surprising endings to his stories, Hicks said he likes to write what the reader will not expect. Hicks also
said “I guess I make the endings so sad because it’s more effective.” Hicks said that while writing the stories he is being very literal but that he might add meaning behind his work afterward. “If there’s a message it needs to be complicated, not something already known, that’s boring,” said Hicks. He also said that outlining before writing a story out
can be frustrating because he feels he can’t play with the structure as much. On publishing, Hicks said that small companies offer authors plenty of creative freedom, but that it can take much longer than going through a large company.
Being sustainable does not make you a hippie Stephen Kiemig Arrow Staff When some people think of what it means to live a sustainable lifestyle, what might come to mind is a gross, dirty, hippie who doesn’t take showers and cries about trees being cut down. To set the record straight, I am not a hippie, nor will I ever give up showering. There are many ways to love the environment and to help it out without transforming into a clichéd stereotype. Ever since I was little, the environment has been a substantial part of my life. My parents are avid campers and hikers and raised me to respect, enjoy, and give back to the environment. I
am an Eagle Scout, and throughout my journey in the Scouting Program I loved everything there was to do with ecology and conservation. I am a member of Wachusett Greenways, an organization that helps create and manage Central Massachusetts rail trails as well as works on getting people outdoors in a clean manner. I am also a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club in Massachusetts where I work to help preserve ecosystems, maintain hiking trails, and help educate people about how to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors without harming it. My friends Micaila, Harrison, and Alexa also had connections to the environment and agreed with me that choosing to apply to live in Sustain-
able housing would provide us with a way to make a difference. We applied last year and were granted the opportunity to live in sustainable housing this year. I have found that by living in sustainable housing, I am able to learn from my roommates and also from the other students living in the building about new ways to live a healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle. Living in a world that is so heavily dependent on plastics and other materials that take a very long time to decompose is one of the greatest challenges to living sustainably. It seems as though many companies worldwide that are in charge of producing material goods are more concerned about generating the largest profit instead of
doing things the right way. Another huge aspect of sustainability focuses on economics and culture. To live in a peaceful and fruitful manner until the end of our natural life, we need to become better at looking at long term goals versus short term needs. Our leaders need to pay attention and learn from history. They need to take note of today, and make long range goals that will allow us to live honestly, within our means, and most importantly not abuse what the earth and the hard work of others provides to us. I think that the most effective way to help make Franklin Pierce University more environmentally friendly and sustainable is to lead by example.
I believe that it is very easy to talk to people about ways to improve sustainability on campus, but in order to get students involved, everyone of consciousness must start doing everything that they are able to promote a “green” lifestyle. Recycling, minimizing the amount of electricity and water you use, buying locally grown produce, and re-using some items instead of always buying new versions are all simple activities that when done by many people can lead to large cumulative effects. If we start doing small tasks to take care of the planet and keep our resources in check, then we will develop lifelong habits and create a positive chain reaction.
Dean McKeever promises she’ll do ‘whatever it takes’ to get students the classes they need to graduate Alyssa Borelli Managing Editor Features Editor On Wednesday, Nov. 13, Dean Kerry McKeever addressed members of the Student Government Association about concerns with the new registration policy. Many colleges and universities across the nation have a “save-a-seat” policy. The aim is to support firstyear students who may not have a chance to get into the classes they
want, described Dean McKeever. Dean McKeever reassured seniors that they will get into the classes they need in order to graduate, once the registration period is open to all students. Seniors are able to register for oneday only on Saturday, Nov.23 beginnig at 12:01 a.m and ending at 11:59 p.m. All other students are able to register Nov. 24 to Dec. 6, where it will close at 4:25 p.m. The registration will be like “an academic Stock Exchange,” said Dean McKeever.
“It’s going to be a tough time, but we’ll work through it and it’ll be ok.” Faculty were “less than enthusiastic to save [a certain number of] seats” when proposed with the new registration procedure. The new registration process “was not meant to hurt anybody,” said Dean McKeever. Students just have to, “see it through until the end.” Seniors who do not get into the classes they need in order to complete their major are asked to meet with their advisor, their division’s
chair, and if needed, to stop by the Dean’s office. Alex Marella, class of 2015 senator, said, “It’s great to hear [McKeever] is willing to work with us.” The new registration process does not require students who took a 100-level science course in the fall to continue with that same course the spring semester. Students can take two different science courses to complete their academic requirement. Advisor Jim Earle said, “Freshman are often at the bottom of the totem
pole [when it comes to registration]. I am pleased to see decisions are being made to affect them positively.” Earle is confident that Dean McKeever, “will look after students.” Students are encouraged to visit Mckeever in her office on the second floor in the Peterson Hall or email her at mckeeverk@franklinpierce. edu with any questions, comments, or concerns.
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Letter from the Editor: What I’m thankful for Chloe Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief Sometimes, we get so caught up in pursuing the next big thing that we forget to pause and appreciate the world around us and what we have achieved, learned, and experienced along the way. To put it differently, we forget to give thanks for all things in our lives. Every aspect in our lives has affected us in one way or another and has led us to the place we are at today. The holiday of Thanksgiving is the perfect time to give gratitude. Here are a few reflections on what I would like to give thanks for in my life: 1. The undying love and support from my family I have been through many unspeakable trials and tribulations in my young-adult life, and I wouldn’t have gotten through it without my family; my rock. Many can relate to having an amazing support system
in their lives and can understand that many things in life could not have been achieved without them. All I want for my future is to continue this supportive legacy. But presently, I am truly thankful for the support I have. 2. Happiness Happiness is the most positive emotion of life. There have been times when I’ve been brought to the depths of despair, but that is the exact time to remind myself that happiness exists. It is then when I most appreciate the feeling of being happy in my life. I can honestly say that I have more to be happy about than sad, and I’m very grateful for that. 3. Teachers I want to thank my past, present, and future teachers, ranging from my first grade teacher, to my mother, to my mentor. They all have an undying sense of dedication to their students, even if they didn’t know they taught them something new. And that’s the beauty of being
Some peace of mind from Piff Piff Smith Arrow Staff How do you know when enough is enough? When it’s time to stop holding on because you’re ready to let go? Is it a moment of weakness? A single moment of truth? Or is it a moment of realization, which changes your perspective on absolutely everything? There are so many factors in such a decision. We contemplate whether or not it’s the right one, or whether will
to begin with. So now I ask again, how do you know when enough is enough? How does one know one’s limit? Do we have to step outside the box to come to understand our boundaries? Or do we color inside the lines for our whole lives? Wondering what the picture would to look like if it was to be drawn unpredictably? Then, I realized, we’re not always going to know the answers to our own questions. We know how to help others, but never know how to take our own
a teacher: they do not have to earn a degree in this field; instead, it can come from the wisdom within their heart that touches another. I want to thank all who have taught me something new and have passed down new knowledge to take with me for the rest of my journey. 4. Sense of taste Everyone knows I’m a total foodie and I really don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t taste food. I am thankful for my sense of taste letting me savor the sweetness of
fruits, the saltiness of seawater, the sourness of lemons, the bitterness of black coffee, and the spiciness of my all-time favorite, Siracha sauce. 5. The sun Lastly, I am thankful for the sun for bringing light and beauty to this world. Darkness comes from all aspects of life, both physically and mentally. But the sun illuminates the sky and brings in charm and elegance to a dark day. It sounds cheesy, especially coming from a California girl. But that’s
my exact point: moving from California, where it is sunny every day, to New Hampshire, where it’s sunny in summer, has had such a huge impact on my health and happiness. Moving here has made me realize how much I need the sun because of how much it affects my overall attitude. I sincerely love that big, flaming ball in the sky.
Editor-in-chief breaks down her bucket list for her last semester Chloe Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief Here are the last-minute activites to accomplish in my last semester: Make a great home-cooked meal Living away from parents, and restaurants for that matter, it’s been hard adjusting to having to make meals all by myself. Not only that, but I am also a vegetarian, so I am really limited on my meals. A lot of the time, I make a delicious salad, but I want to expand my vegetarian palette and make a great home-cooked dinner. This will mean that I have to do research on recipes that I can make on my college budget, of course. And I plan to make the best, college-budget-friendly dinner. Go to a Bruins game Ever since I was little and was able to say the word “hockey,” my dad would educate me on every aspect of hockey games. Whenever he could, he would buy tickets to see the Los Angeles Kings play live at the Staples Center. One of
my fondest memories as a child was when a security guard let me run from my seat to the glass to see the game closer. I was so enamored with the tenacity of the players and how swift the game was played that I was hooked. Although I am not a Boston Bruins fan, I appreciate the sport enough to be able to watch other teams play. Having lived in New England for the past three and a half years, I think it’s time for me to see the B’s play one time. See a music show at Harlow’s Pub Peterborough has always had a place in my heart ever since the first day I visited back in 2010. There is such a happy atmosphere around the main street of Peterborough, N.H., and Harlow’s Pub just adds even more to it. The first time I went to Harlow’s, I went out to lunch with a friend and absolutely enjoyed how delicious the food was (I ordered the “Avocado Bliss” sandwich--and yes, it was bliss!). But the one thing missing from my encounter was the live music. Harlow’s is known for hosting live
bands, and from what I’ve heard, they’re all fantastic. One of the things I need to cross off my bucket list is to see a live music show on a Friday night. Maybe I’ll even run into Peterborough resident Johnny Depp. Graduate with honors Last, but not least, I want to graduate with honors. When I entered my freshman year, I was still stuck on my lazy, high school slump and did not think anything much about the honors program, or my grades, for that matter. But, after the first semester of freshman year, I realized that it was time to put on my big-girl-pants and start doing better in school. Ever since then, I’ve made the Dean’s List and Dean’s Honors List. With only one semester left at school, I want to graduate with honors, and I know I can, and will, achieve it. So far, a few of these have been crossed off the list. With only three weeks left of school, I have to cross off the rest ASAP.
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we be happier and gain more than we lose? We replay scenarios in our heads, trying to figure out the best outcome. Yet we over-think and over-analyze every small detail, creating problems that weren’t there
advice. At the end of the day, the most we can do is try. Try to better ourselves, try to succeed and try to maintain consistency. No matter what, we must always try.
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Is Family Feud a better alternative to Roommates? Mike Husson Senior Reporter Ever since I was a freshman at Franklin Pierce, the show Roommates has been a cornerstone of the FPTV-25 lineup. Hosts, and even the title has changed, but the
jokes remained funny. That was until toward the end of last year. Major props to Bobby Valente, Room8’s 2012-13 host, but the show is getting stale. This got me thinking: why hasn’t FPTV done a Family Feud-oriented show in the last six years?
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The concept could be great, putting teams of four or six, essentially a tower, lakeview or part of suite, against one another. Some of FPTV’s executive board argued this saying it was hard enough getting two roommates let alone more than two contestants. Well, with a new show this could be a great idea. Also, the winning team can come back instead of getting two new sets of teams each week so you would only need one.
The next problem is that Roommates has still not found a host for this season and we are coming up quickly on the end of the semester. Tryouts have been held twice now and there has only been a total of five people interested in the position. My advice: if you were to keep the show running, get a freshman or sophomore interested so you have the same host for three or four years. Roommates will forever be in my
heart as one of my favorite FPTV shows which includes classics such as Kool Kidz, Bobby and Bobby, The James Terry Show with Bobby Driscoll, Keepin’ It 100, as well as Beantown Shakedown, a show I co-host, but if it’s that hard for the show to find four people, than the show has most likely run its course.
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After strong season, women’s rugby team looks forward to next year Zachary Murphy Arrow Staff During the fall season Franklin Pierce University students saw strong performances from soccer, cross country, sprint football and baseball, but one sports team that didn’t get enough recognition for all that it accomplished was the women’s rugby team. During the 2013 season, the women’s rugby team went 4-1-1 with its only loss of the season going into UNE 22-0, an improvement from two seasons ago when the team went without winning. Senior Kimberly Dupuis, who missed the season due to concussions, believes head coach Kristen Wilson was a big factor to the team’s success. “What led to this team’s success is having an extremely dedicated and experienced coach,” Dupuis said. “By watching from the sidelines I really see that the players understand her and the way she wants things done and now with her being here for three years has made a great rhythm between my teammates and
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her.” The women’s rugby team fell short of winning in the playoffs, falling to Smith College, 51-0, finishing third place overall. Wilson, who just
finished her third season as head coach, has high hopes for the team next season. “The biggest thing we need to do to win playoffs is to be as fit as pos-
sible,” Wilson said. “We have the skill, knowledge and the numbers, now we just need to be able to push our game pace to the next level in order to beat the number one teams in the region.” When women’s rugby begins its next season, it will be without two of its starters, and while Wilson believes they were big contributors to the team’s success, she believes the team can still compete. “We are grateful that we’re not losing more than two starting players,” Wilson said. “It is definitely a
huge advantage to retain most starters for next season. That’s why a big goal for me as a coach is to have as many recruits as possible each year because those girls who are committed and are at practice every day working hard and maybe not getting a lot of playing time right now could become starters next year or the year after.”
Ravens hockey teams looking to build on productive seasons James B. Terry
Sports Editor Last year was definetly one for the books when it comes to men’s ice hockey. The Ravens finished 9-13-3, which marks the most wins in program history, topping their
game. This year, Franklin Pierce is off to a tough start in trying to build on its success from last year as it jumped out to a slow start out of the gate and its record stands at 0-3-1 with an 0-0-1 mark in Northeast-10 play.
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eight-win season from 2010-2011 campaign when they finished 8-18. To go along with a record number of wins, the Ravens won a playoff game for the first time in school history and advanced all the way to the Northeast-10 championship
Finding scoring could be a challenge for the Ravens this season after losing their four leading scorers, forwards Roscoe Sweeney, Michael Carr and Anthony Chighsola as well as defenseman Brendan McCarron, from the year before due
to graduation. Senior Ted Walsh is the team’s returning leading scorer from last year and is off to a hot start. He and sophomores Brendan Glynn and Doug Usseglio all have two points on the season, with Glynn leading the team with two goals so far. The season began with a 4-1 loss at home to Johnson & Wales when the Ravens allowed three goals in the third period, dropping their first contest of the season. The team then traveled to Portsmouth, Rhode Island, to take on Salve Regina and fell 3-2 after taking an early 1-0 lead in the first period. It once again fell apart in the third period against Fitchburg State, allowing three goals in the final frame to fall 4-2. It looked like the Ravens were set to notch their first win of the season on Saturday against Assumption, in what was their first Northeast-10 contest of the season. Leading 3-2 with just seconds to play, Assumption’s Brandon Bete slipped an unassisted goal past Franklin Pierce goaltender Dave O’Brian with under a second left on the clock, sending the game to overtime. The teams would go
scoreless in the extra frame and skate away with a 3-3 draw. On the season so far, O’Brian, a senior, has played to a 0-2-1 record with a .900 save percentage and a 3.25 goals against average. Kyle Moran got one start in net as well and has a 0-0-1 mark with a .921 save percentage and a goals against average of 3.01. Franklin Pierce has 21 games remaining on the season to turn it all around, including ten more conference games. In just its second season as a varsity program, the women’s hockey team is off to a much more promising start to its year as it has have not found the loss column in its three games so far this year. The team has shown a balanced attack of strong offense, defense and goaltending. Eight players already have multiple points on the season, including three players who have scored at least two goals so far. Sophomore forward Karsyn Baker is leading the team with three goals, five assists and eight points through three games. Sophomore forward Michaela Faia has also been very impressive, scoring twice and adding three assists on
the season thus far. In net the Ravens have turned to two goalies so far, both freshman. In two starts, Noelle White has allowed just one goal, posting an impressive goals against average of 0.50 and a save percentage of .978. Shannon O’Neil also got one start this year and was a strong force in net, making 26 saves on the 28 shots she faced and holding on strong in a winning effort. The team has a tough challenge in its next contest as it travels to Holy Cross to take on the Crusaders. Despite the hard challenge ahead, second year head coach David Stockdale has the team in the correct mindset. “We need to remember to do all the little things that got us to this point,” he said. After the Holy Cross game, the Lady Ravens will have 20 games remaining on the season to try to improve on the 7-14-0 mark in their inaugural season last year. With the 3-0-0 start to the season after outscoring opponents 12-3, the Ravens are off to the start fans had hoped for.
What the athletic trainers really do with athletes Matthew Brough Senior Reporter Head athletic trainer Cindy Arman and her crew of three athletic trainers help prevent and treat sport-related injuries at the universi-
ty all year-round. Without their help, a number of student athletes would be sent to the hospital for bone and muscle injuries that could have been prevented in the first place. “They’re very good at what they do,” said sophomore Nadine Hyde,
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who is also a track and field thrower. “They taught me how to stretch important muscles in my back so that I could avoid injuring them while throwing out on the field,” said Hyde Aside from helping athletic students that make appointments with them, each trainer is focused on individual sports teams by going to their practices and games. Arman works with women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, softball, and women’s lacrosse athletes.
A typical day for Arman consists of a ten-hour day, which includes going to in-season sport’s practices, games, or just helping individual students that have appointments. Arman finds the winter season to be less time-consuming because she only has to worry about the basketball team. The Assistant Athletic Trainers include Christine Levreault,works with men’s soccer, women’s ice hockey, and baseball. Kelsie Turn works
with field hockey, men’s ice hockey, and women’s lacrosse, and Tim Brien is the head strength and conditioning coach and athletic trainer for sprint football. The athletic trainers also have student assistants through the workstudy program to help them with their work. Student assistants learn hands-on what a career in athletic training is like.
Sports by the numbers James B. Terry, Sports Editor
3 7 24 2 17
The jersey number worn by freshman point guard Donte Gittens, whose buzzer-beating three-pointer won the game for the Ravens in the men’s basketball season opener The place that Antoine Gisore finished in the NCAA East Regional cross country race with a time of 31:57.3 The amount of points scored by women’s basketball forward Kara Charette in the team’s season opening loss The number of points recorded by men’s hockey’s Ted Walsh through four games The place that the women’s cross country team finished at the NCAA East Regional Championship
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Street talk: What are students looking forward to the most this holiday season?
Gabby Adams Freshman Central Maine Freshman Gabby Adams is counting down to the holidays. “I’m really looking forward to seeing my friends and family! I plan to go to my grandmother’s for Thanksgiving dinner, and then hang out and watch football,” said Adams.
Aiden Garcia Freshman TX Freshman Aiden Garcia has different plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. Garcia lives in Texas, so she will not be able to make it home for turkey day. Instead, she will be making a trip to New York City, in the company of another friend. Garcia has never been to NYC, so one can only imagine her excitement. Despite the fact that her holiday plans are not traditional, they will surely be memorable.
From the vault: November Cassie Earler Senior Reporter
In case you’ve missed the turkey invasion that’s taken over your television and local Walmart, let me be the first to inform you that Thanksgiving is coming up. As such, it’s my duty to put some movies worth giving thanks for in your life. The next time you find yourself wandering the DVD aisles in the library, keep on the lookout for these lovely titles:
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Movie: Home for the Holidays (1995) Starring: Holly Hunter, Robert Downey, Jr., Anne Bancroft, Charles Durning, Dylan McDermott Run Time: 103 Minutes Review: Directed by the delightful Jodi Foster, Home for the Holidays tells the story of the marvelously dysfunctional Larson family getting together for Thanksgiving. Single mother Claudia (Holly Hunter), newly unemployed, leaves Chicago to return home to her family, where she deals with the antics of her excitable gay brother (Robert Downey, Jr.) and his friend Leo. Adding to the fun is her determinedly “normal” sister, who brings with her a boring husband and two spoiled kids. As sparks (and turkeys) fly and tempers flare, in true Thanksgiving fashion Claudia discovers that the most important things in life are the memories she shares with her family. Also, the back of the DVD case says its 183 minutes long. It’s lying to you. For that, I was thankful.
Movie: Pieces of April (2003) Starring: Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Oliver Platt, Patricia Clarkson Run Time: 80 Minutes Review: Apparently, Thanksgiving-themed movies would be incomplete without a completely dysfunctional family. Much like Home for the Holidays, Pieces of April follows a much more realistic theme than regular feel-good movies. April, knowing her mother doesn’t have long to live, invited her suburban family to her apartment building in the Lower East Side. When she discovers that her oven is broken, the rebellious loner must rely on the kindness of strangers in her apartment to help her make this Thanksgiving dinner a success. Probably the funniest part of the whole thing is watching the scenes where April’s family is in the car on the way to the city. Worth the watch just for that alone.
Movie: The Dirty Dozen (1967) Starring: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown Run Time: 150 Minutes Review: “But Cassie,” you probably aren’t saying right now, “what does this fantastic war movie have to do with Thanksgiving?” The answer is: absolutely nothing. That was the point. After being assaulted from every direction by all things turkey related, we all deserve a break. And what better way to take a break from giving thanks than by watching Lee Marvin turn a bunch of convicts and psychopaths into soldiers? If you’re determined to stay in the Thanksgiving spirit and be thankful for something, be thankful that this movie exists. This is just a straight up fantastic movie. Watch it. Give it to your loved ones for the holidays so they, too, can be thankful. Do it.
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ALANA selects Haley Baron as leader of the month Lacey Allain Senior Reporter
academics, to encourage ALANA students to serve in leadership roles, and to educate the Franklin Pierce community about multiculturalism on campus. ALANA holds discussion groups and events throughout the academic year and presents service awards to its members. Sophomore Rosa Eusebio and other members of ALANA have decided to select an “ALANA Leader” each month that they feel are an extraordinary member of its group. Eusebio said, “It’s important to me to have ALANA Leader of the Month so
ALANA is an organization at Franklin Pierce that works to “honor the cultural heritage of students and educate the campus community,” said director Derek Scalia. ALANA is an acronym which stands for African American, Latino and Latina, Native American, and Asian American; the group is open to all students of these backgrounds. Scalia says the group has three focused goals: to support members of ALANA in their
other ALANA students can be encouraged to be a prominent member of the community.” ALANA has selected junior Haley Baron as November’s leader of the month. Baron is an involved member of the Franklin Pierce community who serves as the Class of 2015’s student government secretary as well as a representative on the Judicial Appeals board and the Civility Taskforce: Ravens Around the Table. Her philosophy in leadership is to “do what is right to help my community.” Baron considers her grandmother,
a professor at John Jay College, to be her role model. “[my grandmother] is a human rights activist that taught me to be a selfless person. Through her leadership, she has encouraged me to give to others in order to create change and to improve myself,” said Baron. ALANA is an important part of Baron’s life at Franklin Pierce University because “it is who I am,” she said. For students who are interested in leadership on campus, Baron has some advice to give: “Be innovative and creative. There is no set path to
leadership. Just find your niche.” ALANA meets every other Wednesday at 12 p.m. in the Monadnock Lounge. The group is always welcoming new members. Those interested are invited to attend a meeting or contact ALANA’s director, Derek Scalia.
Professor in the Spotlight: Dr. Leila Jabbour Lacey Allain Senior Reporter
anatomy. Dr. Jabbour is not only new to Franklin Pierce, but also to the New England area. She was born in Lebanon and spent many years growing up in Paris, France. Dr. Jabbour has earned her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, her master’s degree in cell biology, and a doctorate in molecular biology with an anatomy track. Her doctoral work focused on anatomy, which was inspired by her knack for dissections in graduate school. In particular, Dr. Jabbour is “fascinated” both by how “the body works
Dr. Leila Jabbour began her first semester at Franklin Pierce University this September. Working as an associate professor of biology in the natural sciences department, Dr. Jabbour is specializing this semester in Human Anatomy and Physiology courses. She uses a combination of her genuine enthusiasm for science, colorful drawings and life-like models to teach this subject to students in both lab and lecture portions of
perfectly” and its precision. Before joining the Pierce community, Dr. Jabbour taught in the science department at Lakeland Community College in Ohio for twelve years. Franklin Pierce appealed to her because of its “small feel, and inviting faculty,” and the New England setting, she says. Dr. Jabbour explains why teaching is enjoyable for her, highlighting “the interaction with students…making students understand things that are hard, and sharing my enthusiasm about the subject.”
Outside of school, Dr. Jabbour is an avid reader, particularly of true crime stories, and most importantly, she loves to spend as much time as possible with her husband and four children. She also has a curiosity for forensic work, stating “if I chose a different career it would probably be a medical examiner.” Through her work at Franklin Pierce, it is Dr. Jabbour’s hope to integrate her enthusiasm and passion for teaching to create “a new energy” on campus. She emphasizes her wish for students to know that she is “al-
ways available for help in any way.” “I really want students to know that I am reachable,” she says. According to sophomore anatomy student Brittany Lund, Dr. Jabbour is a professor who “cares about our individual success.” Dr. Jabbour can be found in Pappas 209.
Campus Cutie: Sara Heltzer Chloe Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief
Name: Sara Hetzer Year: Sophomore Major: Criminal Justice Hometown: Newtown, CT Relationship Status: Single Campus Activities: Student Government Association and Intramural Sports scorekeeper Things you can’t live without: My phone and food Three words to describe yourself: Outgoing, quirky, and dramatic Motto: “Stay hungry, Stay foolish” - Steve Jobs Favorite Food: Spaghetti-O’s Last song played on iPod: “Ride” by Somo If you could be a superhero, who would you be and why? Jean Grey because everyone says I look
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like her because of my red hair. What would be your ideal date? Scary movie and McDonalds. What are your future goals and ambitions? Working for the FBI and saving the world. What are you most thankful for? My little brother and the rest of my family
Calendar of events Nov. 21 - Dec. 12 Sunday
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8 5:00 p.m. Fry Lecture Series Spagnuolo Hall
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12:30 p.m. Tips for choosing a major and a career Career Center NH Hall
10 4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Yoga Cheshire Community Room 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. SGA Faculty/Staff Recognition Spagnuolo Hall
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7 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ski/board ride Adventure Rec. Lounge 8:00 p.m. PAC Comedy Night Spagnuolo Hall
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The SGA campus senate digest Wednesday, Oct. 30 - Wednesday, Nov. 13 Alyssa Borelli Managing Editor
The purpose of this column is to better educate the student body on the campus-wide issues and possible solutions brought to each Student Government Association (SGA) meeting. This is a way of making sure class officers are accountable for the issues affecting the university so it can grow at large. Meeting Dates 2013/14: Where: Marcucella Hall Room 215 When: Every Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. SGA Executive Board Bianca Acebron-Peco, President Daniel Wilkins, Vice-President Hayley Brown, Treasurer Chloe Rodriguez, Secretary Ashlyn Bourgeois, Parliamentarian
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013 SGA advisor Jim Earle announced in the Oct. 23 meeting that President Birge will be attending the SGA meeting on Oct. 30. President Birge could not make the meeting due to a death in the family. He is re-arranging with Acebron to come another day. The exact date is TBA. Secretary Chloe Rodriguez thanked those who assisted with the campus clean-up prior to the annual trick-or-treat event. “It made a big difference around Lakeview and the towers,” said Rodriguez. The class of 2016 accepted nominations for the annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Banquet. Per tradition, the sophomore class organizes a faculty and staff appreciation night where four faculty and four staff members are commended for their contributions to the University. Class reports The class of 2014 announced that its semi-formal tickets are on sale at the Information Desk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Nov. 20. The class of 2015 announced that its in the process of forming a budget for its next fundraiser. The class of 2016 is preparing the annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Banquet. The class of 2017 is in the process of planning its first event. Advisor reports Chris Johnson expressed his gratitude for all those who helped with the trick-or-treat event. In an email sent to the executive board, he stated that 859 bags of candy were purchased and there were 94 student volunteers who volunteered a total of 350 hours. Attendance for this year’s event was 836 confirmed participants, but realistically, the number was 900 participants. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 Officer reports Acebron mentioned that there is “great progression” in the Safe Meals planning. Treasurer Haley Brown made
a correction in the SGA budget. The SGA currently has a budget of $32,527.50 which is in effect until the end of March. Money left over will not roll-over to the next executive board. New business Acebron opened the floor for a discussion about Gamer’s Club‘s failed PAX conference budget on Wednesday, Oct. 23, SGA meeting. LOTUS club representative Keegan Scriber said, “It was unfair what was done.” Scriber also believed some members of the SGA had “personal agendas.” GSA club representative said, “everyone should have kept an openmind about the Gamer’s Club budget.” One SGA representative said, “some people need to lessen their grip on what they feel is theirs.”A recommendation was made for clubs with larger budgets: to team up with other clubs or classes. Class of 2015 president Michael Black-Farrell said, “Debate is crucial; there’s a difference between business and being mean-spirited. We should all watch out for that more.” Many thought that Gamer’s Club representatives were drilled with too many questions at the Oct. 23 meeting, whereas, other club budgets only took 10 to 15 minutes to pass. One SGA representative said, “Gamer’s Club has one of the largest student participation rates and there was no reason for it to be drilled as hard as it was.” Some felt that “more people were concerned about the money than the opportunity.” Gamer’s club representative Holly Nisbett said, “we were shocked - this is the first time in eight years a Gamer’s Club budget did not pass.” Gamer’s Club usually budgets for $3,000 each year. “It was very disappointing,” added Nisbett. As far as future discussions on budgets, Parliamentarian Ashlyn Bourgeois enacted a new protocol. Class and club representatives wishing to comment a negative opinion must hold up a closed fist, and those who wish to make a positive comment must hold up an open hand. For those who have a question, they must hold up an index finger. Voting Rights Parliamentarian Ashlyn Bourgeois proposed taking away voting rights from each class president, vice-president, treasurer, and secretary position to make voting more equal between classes and clubs. There are 17 clubs and 32 class representatives. By taking away voting rights from each class president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary positions, that would leave each class four senators up to the decision making. “This would offer more incentive for classes to fill all four of its senator positions,” said Bourgeois. Capital Improvement Budget A budget of $2,692.20 was approved to purchase 28 recycling bins, 15 smoking receptacles, and one permanent smoking receptacle at Lakeview. The goals of this capital improvement are to encourage students to clean-up and reduce the work of the Facilities Department. Lakeview residents will be responsible for its designated recycling bin. Residents who have a registered party are required to place its recycling bin outside their townhouse. The recycling bins can also be placed in the efficiency under the townhouse
for safe keeping. Parliamentary Constitutional Change A vote to amend section five of the SGA Constitution to, “the Treasurer of SGA shall not be the president or treasurer of an SGA sanctioned club” was approved. SGA treasurer Hayley Brown found her position as the treasurer of the Sports and Recreation Club to be a conflict of interest with her SGA position. Class Reports The class of 2014 advertised its Senior Semi-Formal event on Friday, Dec. 7 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Class of 2015 reported that it is planning a big screen movie night. Class of 2016 announced that the Faculty and Staff Appreciation voting was successful. The class of 2016 is in its final stages of planning the banquet. Class of 2017 announced it will be hosting a candy cane-gram the last two weeks of the semester in the Glass Foyer. Advisor Reports Advisor Bill Beardslee commented on how well the SGA conducted its open forum on the events of the Gamer’s Club PAX conference budget. Advisor Chris Johnson thanked everyone for their participation in the Trick-or-Treat event. Advisor Jim Earle thanked everyone for being well-behaved during the World Series. He mentioned the Rindge police chief’s editorial in the Monadnock Ledger Transcript where extra services were employed on-campus but were not needed. Earle said he’s proud the way students conducted themselves.
Meeting Dates 2013/14: Where: Marcucella Hall room 215 When: Every Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. SGA Executive Board Bianca Acebron Peco, President Daniel Wilkins, Vice President Hayley Brown, Treasurer Chloe Rodriguez, Secretary Ashlyn Bourgeois , Parliamentarian
New Business Dean McKeever addressed the student body on its concerns with the new registration process. (See “Dean McKeever promises she’ll do ‘whatever it takes’ to get students the classes they need to graduate” in the “News” section). Voting rights continued Class of 2015 senator Aaron Dupuis suggested that clubs add an additional club representative to even out the number of club representatives to class representatives ratio. Class of 2014 president Michael Husson said, “I come here to let my voice be heard.” Husson also suggested that students who wish to fill class executive boards will have a harder time trying to fill those spots because that representative will not be allowed to vote if this constitutional change passes. Class of 2017 vice-president Alex Thornton suggested restrictions on the changes, where class presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, and treasurers can vote on constitutional changes or club budgets. Class of 2016 president Joel Torres said, “we’re not taking voices away, just a vote.” Executive class representatives will still be able
es, french fries, refreshments and much more. This will be a three-week pilot study effective the weekends following Thanksgiving Break. SGA members expressed interest in Wymann coming to one of the SGA meetings to talk to students.
Pierce Council Class of 2015 senator Alex Marella reported that Crestview will be torn down next year or the year after. Following the demolition of Crestview, will be Ravencroft. President Birge hopes to rebuild Crestview. Franklin Pierce’s homepage will be changing to be compatible with smartphones. Currently, the website is not formatted for smartphones. The university will be bringing in a new coding and web posting agency to help with this project. Students interested in helping with the new website design are asked to contact Lisa Murray, director of University Relations and Marketing.
The class of 2014 announced that there will be a senior class breakfast instead of a senior class toast this year.
Senate Reports The class of 2014 announced that its Senior Semi-Formal tickets are still on sale. The class of 2015 announced it will be hosting a big screen movie night. The class of 2016 announced that it will be helping with a sustainability event and it’s still working with Jamie Mayer’s friends about a possible fundraiser. The class of 2017 announced it will be helping with the class of 2015’s big screen movie night. It will also be hosting a
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Announcements The Community Service Office will be executing its annual Sock and Book Tree event on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Students are asked to donate a sock or book to children in the community for the holidays. Glassblowing club announced that it will be selling hand blown glass ornaments in the Glass Foyer after Thanksgiving. Wednesday, Nov. 13 Officer Reports The SGA body voted Aaron Dupuis, class of 2015 senator, as the newest UCAC committee member. The Community Service Committee will be in the Glass Foyer before Thanksgiving break for students to sign thank you cards for soldiers. Secretary Chloe Rodriguez announced that she will be graduating in December, thus this is an opening in SGA executive board. Voting will take place next meeting.
to state their opinions. If passed, this change will take effect in the fall 2014 semester. Safe Meals Discussion Acebron met with Matt Vaillette, the general manager of Sodexo Dining Services, to discuss an agreement to offer foods late at night to students on the weekends. Vaillette agreed to extend the Raven’s Nest hours on Thursday and Friday nights until 1 a.m. Acebron would also like to see some type of food establishment to provide food and non-alcoholic beverages for two sites on campus, most likely at Lakeview and the Freshman Courtyard. The ultimate goal is to prevent students from driving off-campus to get food while intoxicated. Dana Wymann, owner of Wyman’s Wieners & More, agreed to provide meals to students on Friday and Saturday nights from 11 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Wyman’s Wieners & More will offer a full menu that consists of hot dogs, chili, breakfast sandwich-
candy-cane-gram event the first two weeks in December.
Club Reports A Rainbow Committee has been formed by the members of Anime, C4, and GSA. LOTUS will be hosting a smile walk event where its members will go around campus encouraging students to smile more.
Advisor Reports Advisor Jim Earle expressed concern over the company Campus Teez, who recently designed a t-shirt for Franklin Pierce University. The University does not support Campus Teez in any way. Earle said the t-shirt design is, “degrading to the the institution. But, if you buy it, you buy it.” This company has been associated with organized “bashes” after t-shirt sales. “This is problematic in terms of behavior,” said Earle. Earle is having the Liquor Commissioner look into Campus Teez.
Department of Theatre & Dance presents “What’s That You Tried to Say?” Alyssa Borelli
Managing Editor Professional movement artists from around the world will be joining forces with Franklin Pierce creators and students in, “What’s That You Tried to Say?,” a movement based on the works of playwright Samuel Beckett in the Studio Theatre on Dec. 4-7 at 7:30 p.m. Professor Mark O’Maley said, “This mediation is not the works of Beckett as he intended them to be.” Instead, students and professionals interpret-
ed Beckett’s works and created movement from his original text. Beckett’s works have “haunted” O’Maley for over a decade. “It is a constant curiosity for me as to how Beckett’s characters soothe themselves with form and repetition,” said O’Maley. This show will include 13 professional artists such as Isaac Littlejohn Eddy from “Blue Man Group,” dancer Blakeley McGuire-White from Martha Graham Dance Company, and Donna Oakely from Doug Elkins Dance. Other creator performers include Maria Urrutia, Bethany Formica, and
Liz Staruch from Philadelphia; Jeannie-Marie Brown from Denver; Paul Gordon from Copenhagen; Denmark; Sally Bomer from Peterborough, NH; Ben Munistari from New York City; and Heather Bryce from Montpelier, Vermont. Franklin Pierce creator/performers are: Brandon Boggs ’17, Sarah Choroszy ’17, Kaylee Flint ’14, Andrea Feder ’16, Marisa Gamble ’17, Kyle Fletcher ’16, Cory McDonald ’17, Amanda Horrocks ’17, Marissa Moore ’17, Haley Nelson ’17, Kaitlin Mosher ’14, and Taylor Remy ’15.
Franklin Pierce production staff are: stage manager Elisabeth BarnesFlint ’16, Miranda Tremblay ’17 assistant stage manager, scenic artists Kyle McHugh ’14 and Johnny Miller ’14, light operator James Busker ’17, sound operator Mikayla Jordan ’17, assistant lighting designer Andrew Van Houten ’16, and assistant sound designer Cory McDonald ’17. Tickets will be given at the door and seating is limited. No late seating will be allowed. Its run time is 40 minutes in length. There is no cost to this show; donations to support the
Department and Theatre and Dance will be accepted. Dr. Robert Scanlan, professor of the practice of theatre in the English Department at Harvard University kicked off this project on Nov. 1 when he discussed the work of Samuel Beckett and his life to students on campus.
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No jams or jellies, just a very strange scenario Sarah Rodriguez Copy editor
“Mr. Marmalade” was not one for the weak of heart. Though the play was about a four year-old girl, Lucy, and her imaginary friend, Mr. Marmalade, it was not a typical situation strictly filled with tea parties and dolls. Envision murder, drugs, and heartache all taking place in one night, all in the world of a four-yearold. Some might say that Lucy’s imagination is very advanced for someone of her age. Others would say her imagination was her real world surroundings. Either way, Lucy has a very eventful night while her mother is out on a date and her babysitter, Emily, is upstairs entertaining her boyfriend.
Lucy realizes that Mr. Marmalade is not the man she thought he was when he is too busy to play with her,
and he becomes addicted to cocaine and pornography. She quickly dismisses him from her mind and finds
comfort with a real boy her age for a while, until she begins to not like his imaginary friends. Lucy then
and Lucy plays a dutiful wife, while Mr. M reverts to his old ways of substance and physical abuse. It is getting weird yet for you? Just wait. In response to Mr. M’s threat to walk away from her and their child, Lucy kills the baby. Yep. There is “blood” on Lucy’s night gown and everything. Mr. M still leaves. The storyline goes back and forth between the real world and Lucy’s imagination, so it gets a little confusing to understand. But, the theatrical elements are mind-blowing. In imagination world, Mr. M kills Photo provided by Michael Brown himself through the act of harikari after he realizes what he gives up, and leaves Lucy a note telling goes back to Mr. Marmalade after he her that she was everything he ever quits his stressful job and completes wanted. rehab. They “have” a child together Though the storyline is very
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strange and twisted, the parallels that can be drawn from imaginary world to real world are interesting. “Playing house” refers to being husband and wife. “Playing doctor” has very clear references to some sexual activity. The aspirations of Mr. M mirror those of actual dreams, such as the white picket fence and children. It is all in the imaginary world, but can be brought into the real world. “Mr. Marmalade” probably threw many viewers for a loop, but it turned out to be a very fun and entertaining roller coaster. The situations presented in the play made audiences think about a number of real world issues when it comes to death, children, and imagination.
Justin Timberlake rocks his body at the XL Center Chloe Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief Timberlake has spent the better part of the summer shimmying across the United States with “Suit & Tie”/”Holy Grail” collaborator Jay Z on the pair’s “Legends of Summer” tour. But now, it’s his time to shine solo this fall on his “20/20 Experience World Tour,” which began on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in New York. On Thursday, Nov. 7, Timberlake gave a flirty and sensational performance at the XL Center at Hartford, CT, to a crowd of over 16,000, including Franklin Pierce students. With the help of the Pierce Activities Council (PAC), 50 students were able to attend this live concert for only $20. Junior Hayley Brown was one of the 50 students who attended the concert, and was excited to discover that PAC was selling tickets. “I’ve been a fan of [Justin Timberlake] since his *NSYNC days, and I knew it would be an awesome show,” said Brown.
Timberlake opened with “Pusher Love Girl” and radiated a confident charm. Each note swirled around every screaming girl in the stadium, as did his swift dance moves. Each time
signer Tom Ford, who provided a gentlemanly white dinner jacket and formal black suits for the musicians. The three female backup dancers accompanying Timberlake also flaunt-
sented an old, mid-20th century vibe, but it was pleasing to all generations. A video backdrop played montages to appear with his songs. Also, there was a spectacular light
Photo by Chloe Rodriguez he danced, he maintained a strong, yet light air around him, showing off his skills with ease. But his presence was also heightened by his fashion style. Timberlake, and his 13-piece band, had a wardrobe designed by fashion de-
ed vests, jackets, and ties. The whole night, Timberlake wore his hair slicked back to sport a 30’s-esque suaveness. Needless to day, he looked dashing. The set up of the stage also pre-
show to set the tone. But, he kept his set clean and simple. The best part of the set was the overhead catwalk-like stage that traveled across the arena for half of the show. Having seats in the back section made the experience more interactive when he came
so close to all of his fans. Timberlake exhibited his musical expertise by playing the piano during “Until the End of Time” and guitar during his rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel,” which he sang with one of his back-up bands, the Tennessee Kids. In between his songs from his new album “20/20 Experience,” he played his own oldies, such as “Rock Your Body,” “Cry Me a River,” and “Senorita” to name a few. What stood out the most was not his song choices, but the pure utilization of his emotions in his vocals. His setlist had such a range of emotion, but Timberlake didn’t explore the darker feelings of his songs. Instead, he bounced happily from song to song. The show in its entirety consisted of two full-length sets split up by a 10-minute intermission and ended just after midnight. Yet through it all, Timberlake was very much the 21st century entertainer, i.e. a vocalist and dancer with subwoofers.